I had DC5 and sold it to buy S2000. Still saving for it now but after driving the S I prefered its reear wheel drive config. The DC5 feels quicker and more aggresive but that could easily be matched on the S with a few upgrades.
Yen price for New Integra is 2,730,000 with the current exchange rate that works out about £13750. By the time you get it on the road in the UK after, taxes ESVA, registration etc will cost just under £20000.
The car will be subject to ESVA not SVA so you will also need a Model Report. Have done the import thing myself many times. The best thing for you to do is contact SVA UK in Southampton and get them to do all the conversion and get it through the ESVA test. It will probably cost you about...
I have set of 4 nearly new Bridgestone RE040 215/45/ZR17 tyres for sale off a DC5 if thats any help? All have nearly full tread depth although one has had a puncture repaired in the middle of the tread pattern. Looking for £100 for the set.
You can't actually buy direct from Japanese auctions yourself. You need to use a Japanese intermediate because they have to be a registered trader with the auction houses. The best way to save money if you are going to do it yourself is to cut out the UK importer and deal with the Japanese...
My car has developed an irritating rattle/vibration type of noise between 5000 and 6000 rpm. Its sounds like the noise you get from a loose heat shield vibrating against something else. It does it when the car is stationary and also when moving. I have managed to isolate the sound to the driver...